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Homelessness and Health

Management of TB in homeless populations Background: TB has shown a marked resurgence in the UK, particularly in homeless populations, due to a complexity of factors making them more at risk and less likely to achieve treatment completion. London…

An exploration of domestic violence and homelessness: What can doctors do? Background: Homelessness is a major public health issue in the U.K but also worldwide. There is an estimated 100 million homeless people worldwide and in England in 2010, 61,000…

Homelessness is up in England for the first time in four years. The Guardian’s Datablog has provided an interactive map that allows readers to click on a local authority to see what the data says, or a dropdown menu to…

Homelessness and Health in Chester Background Poor mental health can catalyse the onset of homelessness. On the contrary, homelessness can have negative effects on mental health. The case histories taken on a three day placement in Chester exposed some of…

What is the extent of inappropriate Accident and Emergency visits by homeless people, and what services are being provided in and around Liverpool to reduce the problem? Background Providing equitable healthcare supply to the homeless population is no easy task,…

A review of the health, inequalities and attitudes experienced by Gypsies and Travellers in the UK (0) Introduction: The Romani population are Europe’s largest ethnic minority and also one with the worst health. Discrimination and social exclusion of this group…

Homelessness in Ellesmere Port (0) Introduction: Homelessness is a problem which is endemic to British society and the homeless suffer from a variety of health problems, although engagement with medical services is poor. Method: A literature search was carried out…

Homelessness and Health: With special focus on the common clinic problem of substance misuse and harm reduction applied to homeless patients (0) Background: Morbidity and mortality rates are significantly higher among homeless people than the average population. Reasons for this…

Homelessness and Health: Do The Homeless Have Equitable Access To Healthcare? (0) Background: Homelessness is a local, national and global issue. The homeless experience “physical, mental and social” 1 problems and many are deeply involved with substance misuse. Despite the…

What is the relationship between homelessness and substance abuse? (0) Background: Substance abuse is present throughout the UK, spanning all areas of society. However, its prevalence lies mostly where there is deprivation and poverty, making those living in such conditions…